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3 things about Joseph Cates’ WHO KILLED TEDDY BEAR

Posted on December 9, 2025 by robchristopher

Who Killed Teddy Bear [1965] 1. Theater poster for Victor Borge. 2. Dollbaby, dollbaby, dollbaby. 3. “You have a great body.” “I like to work out.” What a disturbing and awesome movie. Sal Mineo and Elaine Stritch are fearless!

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3 things about David Cronenberg’s COSMOPOLIS

Posted on October 26, 2025 by robchristopher

Cosmopolis [2012] 1. A slow elevator, soundtracked with Satie. 2. The way Juliette Binoche simply vanishes. 3. Eggplant leftovers for the chauffeur. 3 other things.

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3 things about Scott Gracheff’s HOW DARK MY LOVE

Posted on October 11, 2025 by robchristopher

How Dark My Love [2025] 1. After purchasing a few of Coleman’s paintings, Iggy Pop gets rid of his TV set. He can just sit at home and watch the art. 2. Heated discussion about stiletto heels squashing small fish. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Stephen Maing and Brett Story’s UNION

Posted on October 8, 2025 by robchristopher

Union [2024] 1. Laptop propped up using Monopoly. 2. Container ship named CAPITAL. 3. A two-hour commute via MTA.

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3 things about Sean Baker’s ANORA

Posted on September 21, 2025 by robchristopher

Anora [2024] 1. It’s his grandmother’s car. 2. Spraying champagne aboard a private jet. 3. “You know, you should learn English first before you attempt French.”

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3 things about Vanessa Gould’s OBIT.

Posted on September 19, 2025 by robchristopher

Obit. [2016] 1. The morgue of the New York Times: 10,000 drawers. 2. An inherently retrospective disciple. 3. No euphemisms for “death” permitted.

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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s THE WIZ

Posted on September 18, 2025 by robchristopher

The Wiz [1978] 1. Hungry trashcans. 2. Sweaty sweatshop sign. 3. Starbabies.

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3 things about Daniel Petrie’s FORT APACHE, THE BRONX

Posted on July 3, 2025 by robchristopher

Fort Apache, The Bronx [1981] 1. Razor blade in her mouth. 2. A five-minute warning prior to tear gassing. 3. Walking her corpse up and down the hallway.

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3 things about Pedro Almodóvar’s THE ROOM NEXT DOOR

Posted on May 27, 2025 by robchristopher

The Room Next Door [2004] 1. Pink snow. 2. A copy of Erotic Vagrancy. Later, she asks the policeman if he’s ever read it. 3. Stretched out on the same chaise as her mother, dressed entirely in white.

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3 things about Iain Softley’s HACKERS

Posted on May 20, 2025 by robchristopher

Hackers [1995] 1. Pool on the roof. 2. To make a point he lifts his shirt and tweaks a nipple. 3. “I hope you don’t screw like you type.” This movie has aged like a fine can of Jolt. Matthew … Continue reading →

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